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... Accessories 37 Pedestal Installation 38, 39 Stacking Kit Installation 40, 41 Key Dimensions and Specifications 41 WARRANTY 42, 43 Your new LG Dryer combines the most advanced drying sensor technology with many years of reliable service. Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Do if... or Stacking Kit 11 Optional Accessories 11 Leveling the Dryer 12 To remove the Dryer 13 To install the Dryer 14 Changing the Dryer Vent Location 15 Venting the Dryer 16, 17 Connecting Gas Dryers 18, 19 Connecting Electric Dryers 20-24 Special Requirements for Manufactured or Mobile Homes ...
... Accessories 37 Pedestal Installation 38, 39 Stacking Kit Installation 40, 41 Key Dimensions and Specifications 41 WARRANTY 42, 43 Your new LG Dryer combines the most advanced drying sensor technology with many years of reliable service. Congratulations on your purchase and welcome to Do if... or Stacking Kit 11 Optional Accessories 11 Leveling the Dryer 12 To remove the Dryer 13 To install the Dryer 14 Changing the Dryer Vent Location 15 Venting the Dryer 16, 17 Connecting Gas Dryers 18, 19 Connecting Electric Dryers 20-24 Special Requirements for Manufactured or Mobile Homes ...
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...; Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by qualified service personnel. • Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Read all safety messages. ... information in this manual must be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. Close supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is moving. • Do not repair or replace any other flammable or explosive substances as described in this manual. • Do not...
...; Do not use fabric softeners or products to eliminate static unless recommended by qualified service personnel. • Do not install or store the dryer where it will be exposed to persons when using this appliance, follow basic precautions, including the following: • Read all safety messages. ... information in this manual must be killed or seriously injured if you don't follow instructions. Close supervision of children is necessary when the dryer is moving. • Do not repair or replace any other flammable or explosive substances as described in this manual. • Do not...
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Do not touch any gas or electrical appliance. 2. Immediately call the fire department. Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Do not use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of natural gas or LP fuels. Clear ... your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances can be minimized further by properly venting the dryer to light a match or cigarette, or turn on any electrical switches. Do not try to the outdoors. 4 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For...
Do not touch any gas or electrical appliance. 2. Immediately call the fire department. Properly adjusted dryers will minimize incomplete combustion. Do not use gasoline or other flammable vapors and liquids in the vicinity of natural gas or LP fuels. Clear ... your gas supplier from a neighbor's phone. Gas appliances can cause minor exposure to four of these substances can be minimized further by properly venting the dryer to light a match or cigarette, or turn on any electrical switches. Do not try to the outdoors. 4 READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For...
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...power circuit to avoid electrical overload. This appliance must be connected to whether the appliance is not properly grounded. • Before use, the dryer must be dangerous for children. Follow details in doubt as stove, cooking oven. above the floor for electric current. Such as to a ... warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install the dryer in humid spaces. Check with all local codes and ordinances. Electrical shock can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns. • Keep...
...power circuit to avoid electrical overload. This appliance must be connected to whether the appliance is not properly grounded. • Before use, the dryer must be dangerous for children. Follow details in doubt as stove, cooking oven. above the floor for electric current. Such as to a ... warning can cause serious injury, fire, electrical shock, or death. • To reduce the risk of electric shock, do not install the dryer in humid spaces. Check with all local codes and ordinances. Electrical shock can result in death, explosion, fire, or burns. • Keep...
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...should obtain the necessary ductwork locally. The end cap should be exhausted to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • The dryer exhaust system must be 4 in. (10 cm) in fire or death. 6 In special installations when it collapses or becomes otherwise restricted in ...if it is not exhausted outdoors, some fine lint and large amounts of life. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your new dryer. If the dryer is impossible to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • DO NOT use sheet metal screws or other combustible...
...should obtain the necessary ductwork locally. The end cap should be exhausted to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • The dryer exhaust system must be 4 in. (10 cm) in fire or death. 6 In special installations when it collapses or becomes otherwise restricted in ...if it is not exhausted outdoors, some fine lint and large amounts of life. READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE wWARNING For your new dryer. If the dryer is impossible to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • DO NOT use sheet metal screws or other combustible...
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...grounded outlet. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTING ELECTRICITY wWARNING: To reduce the risk of life. To prevent personal injury or damage to the dryer, the electrical power cord must be plugged into its length or at either end. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE...injury. • Refer to follow these instructions can melt, creating electrical shock and/or fire hazard. • When installing or moving the dryer, be plugged into a properly grounded outlet. • For personal safety, this manual for specific electrical requirements for your model. Have the...
...grounded outlet. SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS FOR CONNECTING ELECTRICITY wWARNING: To reduce the risk of life. To prevent personal injury or damage to the dryer, the electrical power cord must be plugged into its length or at either end. SAVE THESE INSTRUCTIONS READ ALL INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE USE...injury. • Refer to follow these instructions can melt, creating electrical shock and/or fire hazard. • When installing or moving the dryer, be plugged into a properly grounded outlet. • For personal safety, this manual for specific electrical requirements for your model. Have the...
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... efficiency and help minimize service calls, saving you to blockages in the ductwork that reduce exhaust flow from the dryer. Add cycle options or adjust settings with a yellow light that illuminates when the dryer door is open and turns off when the door is equipped with the touch of a button. 2 EASY-ACCESS...
... efficiency and help minimize service calls, saving you to blockages in the ductwork that reduce exhaust flow from the dryer. Add cycle options or adjust settings with a yellow light that illuminates when the dryer door is open and turns off when the door is equipped with the touch of a button. 2 EASY-ACCESS...
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KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS In addition to improve dryer stability on uneven floors. 3 Drying Rack Use the drying rack with the RACK DRY cycle option. The drying rack allows items, such as sweaters, delicates, ... filter allows for drying. 1 2 Power Cord Location (Gas Models) Terminal Block Access Panel (Electric Models) Gas Connection Location (Gas Models) Exhaust Duct Outlet Rear of Dryer Included Accessories 3 Drying Rack
KEY PARTS AND COMPONENTS In addition to improve dryer stability on uneven floors. 3 Drying Rack Use the drying rack with the RACK DRY cycle option. The drying rack allows items, such as sweaters, delicates, ... filter allows for drying. 1 2 Power Cord Location (Gas Models) Terminal Block Access Panel (Electric Models) Gas Connection Location (Gas Models) Exhaust Duct Outlet Rear of Dryer Included Accessories 3 Drying Rack
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... installations: • The closet door must allow for wall, door, or floor moldings that there is being installed in a garage, place the dryer at least 24 in. (61 cm) in . (46 cm) above for sufficient airflow. Refer to the section Special Requirements for Manufactured or ...Mobile Homes. 22.4 (56.8 mm) (129.7mm) • Most installations require a minimum 5½ in. (14 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust ducting. • Allow minimum clearances of at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) on the following pages. IMPORTANT: Read all governing codes and ordinances...
... installations: • The closet door must allow for wall, door, or floor moldings that there is being installed in a garage, place the dryer at least 24 in. (61 cm) in . (46 cm) above for sufficient airflow. Refer to the section Special Requirements for Manufactured or ...Mobile Homes. 22.4 (56.8 mm) (129.7mm) • Most installations require a minimum 5½ in. (14 cm) clearance behind the dryer for the exhaust ducting. • Allow minimum clearances of at least 1 in. (2.5 cm) on the following pages. IMPORTANT: Read all governing codes and ordinances...
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INSTALLATION WITH OPTIONAL PEDESTAL BASE OR STACKING KIT IMPORTANT: If you are installing your dryer using an optional pedestal base or stacking kit, please refer to Optional Accessories in this manual or to the instructions for Installation With Stacking Kit OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES For these and other LG products, contact your pedestal or stacking kit before proceeding with the installation. Required Dimensions for Installation With Pedestal Required Dimensions for your local LG dealer, or visit our Web site at us.lge.com. Pedestal (sold separately) Stacking Kit (sold separately) 11
INSTALLATION WITH OPTIONAL PEDESTAL BASE OR STACKING KIT IMPORTANT: If you are installing your dryer using an optional pedestal base or stacking kit, please refer to Optional Accessories in this manual or to the instructions for Installation With Stacking Kit OPTIONAL ACCESSORIES For these and other LG products, contact your pedestal or stacking kit before proceeding with the installation. Required Dimensions for Installation With Pedestal Required Dimensions for your local LG dealer, or visit our Web site at us.lge.com. Pedestal (sold separately) Stacking Kit (sold separately) 11
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...: Adjust the leveling feet only as far as necessary to turn the leveling feet. Make sure that all 4 leveling feet are installing the dryer on the optional pedestal, you are in the final location. If you must rest solidly on the floor. Level • All four leveling...use the leveling feet on the top corners of the dryer. 2 Use an adjustable wrench to level the dryer. The dryer leveling feet should be a perfectly level, solid surface. Place a level across the top of the dryer to make sure that the dryer provides optimal drying performance, it . To minimize vibration, ...
...: Adjust the leveling feet only as far as necessary to turn the leveling feet. Make sure that all 4 leveling feet are installing the dryer on the optional pedestal, you are in the final location. If you must rest solidly on the floor. Level • All four leveling...use the leveling feet on the top corners of the dryer. 2 Use an adjustable wrench to level the dryer. The dryer leveling feet should be a perfectly level, solid surface. Place a level across the top of the dryer to make sure that the dryer provides optimal drying performance, it . To minimize vibration, ...
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...installing this dryer. • Wear gloves during installation. • Failure to follow these instructions can also be purchased from the dryer. Cover...be configured to vent to the base of the dryer. Retaining Screw Rear Exhaust Duct 1 Remove the...is shipped to vent to change the dryer vent location. Bracket 2 Press the...dryer with included screw. 15 Cover Plate Elbow 3 Insert the 4-in place with duct tape. Your new dryer...dryer as shown. Insert the elbow/duct assembly through hole in the bottom of the dryer as shown. Attach cover plate to the back of the dryer...
...installing this dryer. • Wear gloves during installation. • Failure to follow these instructions can also be purchased from the dryer. Cover...be configured to vent to the base of the dryer. Retaining Screw Rear Exhaust Duct 1 Remove the...is shipped to vent to change the dryer vent location. Bracket 2 Press the...dryer with included screw. 15 Cover Plate Elbow 3 Insert the 4-in place with duct tape. Your new dryer...dryer as shown. Insert the elbow/duct assembly through hole in the bottom of the dryer as shown. Attach cover plate to the back of the dryer...
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...these instructions can result in the chart on or contact sharp objects. Failure to follow these instructions can result in diameter with the dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Ductwork is recommended for venting outside. Failure to ...follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • DO NOT use between the dryer and wall connection only. The exhaust duct should obtain the necessary ductwork locally. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or ...
...these instructions can result in the chart on or contact sharp objects. Failure to follow these instructions can result in diameter with the dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • Ductwork is recommended for venting outside. Failure to ...follow these instructions can result in fire or death. • DO NOT use between the dryer and wall connection only. The exhaust duct should obtain the necessary ductwork locally. Failure to follow these instructions can result in fire or ...
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....) Ductwork Wall Cap Type Number of 4-In. It is not recommended to exhaust the dryer correctly will void the dryer's warranty. Length of exhaust duct must point away from the dryer. • Use duct tape on duct surfaces. Correct Venting Incorrect Venting 17 IMPORTANT: Failure to use more than four 90° elbows...
....) Ductwork Wall Cap Type Number of 4-In. It is not recommended to exhaust the dryer correctly will void the dryer's warranty. Length of exhaust duct must point away from the dryer. • Use duct tape on duct surfaces. Correct Venting Incorrect Venting 17 IMPORTANT: Failure to use more than four 90° elbows...
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...pipe should be properly grounded. Failure to follow this warning can result in fire, explosion, or death. • For personal safety, this dryer must have it is detected. water column. • A qualified service or gas company technician must be converted for lengths in excess of ...detection fluid. Electrical Requirements for gas leaks. A 1/8-in fire, explosion, or death. • Use only a new AGA- Failure to the dryer. approved tubing may be installed within at least 6 ft. (1.8 m) of air and sediment before connecting the gas supply to do so can result...
...pipe should be properly grounded. Failure to follow this warning can result in fire, explosion, or death. • For personal safety, this dryer must have it is detected. water column. • A qualified service or gas company technician must be converted for lengths in excess of ...detection fluid. Electrical Requirements for gas leaks. A 1/8-in fire, explosion, or death. • Use only a new AGA- Failure to the dryer. approved tubing may be installed within at least 6 ft. (1.8 m) of air and sediment before connecting the gas supply to do so can result...
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...and external) for gas leaks with the correct burner nozzle for Natural Gas with local codes and regulations. If your gas dryer is turned OFF. Confirm that the dryer is appropriate for the LP nozzle kit order part number 4948EL4002B) should be in accordance with a 3/8-in fire, explosion,...stainless steel flexible connector and a new AGA-certified connector. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • The dryer is AGA-certified for Natural Gas when shipped from the gas connection at an elevation above 10,000 feet, it must be installed by a ...
...and external) for gas leaks with the correct burner nozzle for Natural Gas with local codes and regulations. If your gas dryer is turned OFF. Confirm that the dryer is appropriate for the LP nozzle kit order part number 4948EL4002B) should be in accordance with a 3/8-in fire, explosion,...stainless steel flexible connector and a new AGA-certified connector. Failure to do so can result in fire, explosion, or death. • The dryer is AGA-certified for Natural Gas when shipped from the gas connection at an elevation above 10,000 feet, it must be installed by a ...
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.... • If branch circuit to follow basic precautions, including the following: • Do not modify the plug and internal wire provided with dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can result in length, use UL-listed No.-8 AWG wire (copper wire only), or as all applicable local regulations...70 and all new construction after January 1, 1996. Heating elements are to be moved from its own terminal block that listed on the dryer. A 4-wire connection must be used where local codes do so can be connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the ...
.... • If branch circuit to follow basic precautions, including the following: • Do not modify the plug and internal wire provided with dryer. Failure to follow these instructions can result in length, use UL-listed No.-8 AWG wire (copper wire only), or as all applicable local regulations...70 and all new construction after January 1, 1996. Heating elements are to be moved from its own terminal block that listed on the dryer. A 4-wire connection must be used where local codes do so can be connected to the equipment-grounding terminal or lead on the ...
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... #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor and closed loop or forked terminals with upturned ends. Ground Screw Power Cord Ground Wire 2 Transfer the dryer's ground wire from behind the green ground screw to the center terminal block screw. Attach the white neutral wire to the center screw ...terminal block. Reinstall the terminal block access cover. 21 Install a UL-listed strain relief into the power cord through the strain relief. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the same color screw in a short or overload. • Grounding through the...
... #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor and closed loop or forked terminals with upturned ends. Ground Screw Power Cord Ground Wire 2 Transfer the dryer's ground wire from behind the green ground screw to the center terminal block screw. Attach the white neutral wire to the center screw ...terminal block. Reinstall the terminal block access cover. 21 Install a UL-listed strain relief into the power cord through the strain relief. CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to the same color screw in a short or overload. • Grounding through the...
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... screw. then thread the power cable prepared in a short or overload. • Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for removal and reinstallation of the dryer. 1" (2.5 cm) Terminal Block UL-Listed Strain Relief 5" (12.7 cm) Ground Wire 1 Remove 5 inches (12.7 cm) of the terminal block. ...behind the green ground screw to same color screw. Hot Neutral Hot (Black) (White) (Red) Ground Screw Ground Wire 3 Transfer the dryer's ground wire from the wire. Wire color indicated on the upper back of insulation from each wire. Reinstall the terminal block access cover. ...
... screw. then thread the power cable prepared in a short or overload. • Grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for removal and reinstallation of the dryer. 1" (2.5 cm) Terminal Block UL-Listed Strain Relief 5" (12.7 cm) Ground Wire 1 Remove 5 inches (12.7 cm) of the terminal block. ...behind the green ground screw to same color screw. Hot Neutral Hot (Black) (White) (Red) Ground Screw Ground Wire 3 Transfer the dryer's ground wire from the wire. Wire color indicated on the upper back of insulation from each wire. Reinstall the terminal block access cover. ...
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... branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on manual is required. Hot Neutral Hot (Black) (White) (Red) Ground Screw.... then thread a UL-listed, 30A, 240V, 3-wire, #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor power cord through -hole; CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to same color screw. Each colored wire should be connected to the...
... branch-circuit installations, (2) mobile homes, (3) recreational vehicles, and (4) areas where local codes prohibit grounding through the neutral conductor is prohibited for Electric Dryers: Power Cord • A 3-wire connection is NOT permitted on manual is required. Hot Neutral Hot (Black) (White) (Red) Ground Screw.... then thread a UL-listed, 30A, 240V, 3-wire, #10 AWG-minimum copper conductor power cord through -hole; CONNECTING ELECTRIC DRYERS (cont.) USA ONLY wWARNING: • Connect the power cord to same color screw. Each colored wire should be connected to the...